Strategic Account Liaison, Rare Neurology

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Assist in the launch and continuous expansion of Otsuka’s Rare Neurology Franchise.

• Convey intricate clinical data, protocols, screening and treatment pathways, market access policies, therapy access, and patient support information.

• Engage with ALS Centers of Excellence, healthcare providers, key opinion leaders, and non-clinical stakeholders.

• Educate clients on ALS disease awareness, screening, diagnostic pathways, and the urgency of appropriate treatment.

• Build and sustain relationships with healthcare providers and key opinion leaders.

• Enhance positive prescribing experiences through Otsuka’s access and patient support programs.

• Participate in conferences, congresses, and scientific meetings.

• Formulate strategic account plans utilizing customer feedback, various data sources, and market intelligence.

• Navigate the stakeholders, contacts, process flows, treatment logistics, site-of-care considerations, patient onboarding, and therapy initiation barriers at ALS Centers of Excellence.

• Collaborate with Market Access and Patient Support to compliantly eliminate therapy access obstacles.

• Chart patient journeys, referral networks, treatment pathways, and barriers to diagnosis and treatment.

• Work alongside Thought Leaders Liaisons, Medical Science Liaisons, Case Managers, leadership, and other cross-functional partners.

• Utilize Otsuka platforms and technology to document account contacts, IDN process flows, and community referral patterns.

• Complete training and execute brand strategy, messaging, disease-state knowledge, and customer engagement tactics within the assigned region.

⛳️ Requirements

• Valid U.S. driver’s license and driving record that meets company standards.

• Bachelor’s Degree.

• At least 8 years of experience in strategic roles within the biotech/pharma commercial field; 10+ years preferred.

• Experience with new product launches.

• Proficiency in navigating Centers of Excellence and IDNs, including KOL engagement.

• Experience with rare and/or ultra-rare diseases.

• Coordination of cross-functional field teams.

• Advanced clinical degrees such as BSN or RN strongly preferred but not mandatory.

• Demonstrated success with a consistent Top 30% ranking over a minimum of 2 years or achievement awards.

• Must reside within the assigned region.

• Capability to comprehend, learn, and convey complex clinical data and outcomes.

• Familiarity with strategic account plans, market intelligence, hospital purchasing, coding, reimbursement processes, patient journeys, referral networks, genetic testing, and genetic counseling.

• Ability to complete necessary training and certifications on approved clinical resources, messaging, business acumen, compliance, and engagement policies.

🏝️ Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage.

• Basic life insurance provided by the company.

• Accidental death and dismemberment insurance.

• Short-term and long-term disability insurance.

• Tuition reimbursement.

• Student loan assistance.

• Generous 401(k) match.

• Flexible time off.

• Paid holidays.

• Paid leave programs.

• Additional company-provided benefits.